Written question asked by Nigel Waterson (Conservative) on Tuesday, 17 July 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 19 July 2007. It was answered by Stephen Timms (Labour) on Monday, 1 October 2007 on behalf of the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills.

Workers: Additional Training

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills, how many workers in (a) Eastbourne and (b) East Sussex have received additional training under the Engineering Workforce Development scheme since inception.

Answer: Following extensive inquiries with a wide range of Regional partners including the South East England Development Agency (SEEDA), the Sussex Learning and Skills Council, the Engineering Employers Federation (EEF) South and after referring to the Government Grants and Support Directory, it has not been possible to identify the Engineering Workforce Development scheme. If the hon. Gentleman wishes to write to me separately with more detail about the scheme, I will endeavour to provide the information requested.

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